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The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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cm2187 wrote: post #23
skunkworker wrote: post #10

This could help at high altitudes where you don’t get enough air for a naturally aspirated engine. I ran into this problem off roading above Ouray and Telluride, CO at about 12,500ft. Though adding forced induction would’ve given me back some power.

Sounds like a good location to run out of battery

That would be my concern. It's only a matter of time before battery recharge trucks roam the streets and rescue people from offroad power failures. Cheaper than loading an EV on the back of a diesel flatbed to be taken to a recharge station, which I often see in California.

Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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newnewpdro wrote: post #27
JulianMorrison wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They will fight each other at monster truck rallies. "Team Cyber" and "Team Hummer" shirts will sell out. Many corn dogs will be eaten.

I would gleefully attend an all-ev monster truck rally.

Electric power is well suited to driving the huge wheels of a 4x4 monster truck, great low end torque and wide power band. The problem might be battery weight - monster trucks are basically lightweight space frames with low unsprung weight pushed by a big block V8 engine with a flimsy fiberglass body over the top of it all.

Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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Post by Amygaz »

brewdad wrote: post #9
tomatotomato37 wrote: post #3

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Considering it has both the power figures of a Veyron and a size that requires those roof safety lights, I think it's safe to say the brand will still be keeping with their tradition of absolute trash fuel/power economy.

I'll take 40 eMPG if if gets the original 9 MPG ICE Hummers off the road.

On one side, yes.

On the other side, the biggest problem with this type of vehicle is 12 inches behind the wheel. They should create a special category of license with extra hours of certified training.

Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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Post by jedieaston »

daxfohl wrote: post #29

Ways GM could enter the electric market. Electric Malibu: Totally makes sense Electric Cadillac: Wow, forward thinking! Electric Corvette: Whoa, world changing Electric Hummer: But I. But we. Wait. What?

It solves the biggest problem everyone had with the Hummer: gallons-per-mile.

And it competes with the Cybertruck, and they don’t have to worry about a limited amount of space for the batteries. Seems like a good strategy to me, for a first attempt.

Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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Post by ollie87 »

olivermarks wrote: post #32
newnewpdro wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I would gleefully attend an all-ev monster truck rally.

Electric power is well suited to driving the huge wheels of a 4x4 monster truck, great low end torque and wide power band. The problem might be battery weight - monster trucks are basically lightweight space frames with low unsprung weight pushed by a big block V8 engine with a flimsy fiberglass body over the top of it all.

Battery pack might be better really, you could move the centre of gravity slightly lower than the fuel tank and engine on a ICE version.

Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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Post by olivermarks »

ollie87 wrote: post #36
olivermarks wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Electric power is well suited to driving the huge wheels of a 4x4 monster truck, great low end torque and wide power band. The problem might be battery weight - monster trucks are basically lightweight space frames with low unsprung weight pushed by a big block V8 engine with a flimsy fiberglass body over the top of it all.

Battery pack might be better really, you could move the centre of gravity slightly lower than the fuel tank and engine on a ICE version.

It's the weight of the batteries to drive that sort of power compared to ICE that would be the issue, not location. Would be an interesting experiment

Re: The Hummer is coming back as an electric vehicle

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Post by newnewpdro »

ollie87 wrote: post #36
olivermarks wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Electric power is well suited to driving the huge wheels of a 4x4 monster truck, great low end torque and wide power band. The problem might be battery weight - monster trucks are basically lightweight space frames with low unsprung weight pushed by a big block V8 engine with a flimsy fiberglass body over the top of it all.

Battery pack might be better really, you could move the centre of gravity slightly lower than the fuel tank and engine on a ICE version.

With how massive the wheels and tires are, maybe hub motors with batteries packed in their centers could work. I don't get the impression that monster trucks strive to minimize unsprung weight, the tires are wrecking balls.

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olivermarks wrote: post #37
ollie87 wrote: post #36

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Battery pack might be better really, you could move the centre of gravity slightly lower than the fuel tank and engine on a ICE version.

It's the weight of the batteries to drive that sort of power compared to ICE that would be the issue, not location. Would be an interesting experiment

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